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Folksongs
n Reuben Reubenarr. Vijay Singh. A sprightly
tempo, youthful vigor, and a simple piano
accompaniment with lots of repetition make this
women's feature a pure delight in concert and
festival appearances.
3245487 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 The Rock Island Linearr. Vicki Tucker
Courtney. All aboard! This energetic arrangement of
the bluesy folk song has a wide range of dynamics
and accents, imitating the sound of a train. The
perfect choice for any concert, any time of the year,
and most importantly, it's just fun!
10509892 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n The Rocky Road to Dublinarr. Matthew
Herman. Here's a sprightly folksong setting for
high school or college men, with a tenor solo and
optional fiddle (part included). Laden with tongue-
twisting Irish brogue, it captures the authentic feel
of the original with lots of fun and charm!
10443541 TB with opt. Violin . . . . . . . . 2.50
n Sally GardensBenjamin Britten. This unison
setting by Benjamin Britten of an Irish folk tune is
a popular contest/festival choice. Poetry by W.B.
Yeats combined with Britten's music completes the
aesthetic experience for younger choirs.
1292804 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1292804C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
4
Shady Grovearr. Jerry Estes. Enlivened with
a hint of bluegrass, this American folk song tells
of the love for a woman called Shady Grove. A
rhythmic piano accompaniment moves quickly
under the bright two-part harmonies, creating a
wonderful piece for developing male voices that's
full of energy and fun!
10499843 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Shady Grovearr. Robert I. Hugh. Several
American folksongs combine to create a fascinating
collage of sound and color in this accessible
setting. Accompanied by piano with optional conga
and mandolin, the vocal lines are layered, sung
imitatively, augmented and much more for an
excellent pedagogical and sonic treat! An excellent
choice for young and developing mixed choirs, now
also available for SSA.
10358632 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10441912 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Shady Grovearr. Cristi Cary Miller. Teaching
opportunities abound in this irresistible setting of a
traditional American folk tune. The modal melody is
pentatonic, the easy ostinato-like countermelodies
make part-singing a snap, and there is even a fun
section for body percussion. Perform it with live
fiddle or the recorded accompaniment track for a
sensational concert showcase!
10092801 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10092802 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Shady Grove (with The Cuckoo)arr. Nancy
Boone Allsbrook & Glenda Goodin. This charming,
lyrical setting offers excellent opportunities to work
on phrasing and expression, and to have some fun,
too! The upbeat, gently syncopated third verse of
Shady Grove is cleverly juxtaposed with The Cuckoo,
whose call can be heard in the flute part throughout.
It's a delightful teaching moment in song.
10190099 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n She Shall Have MusicNick Page. "Ride
a cockhorse to banbury cross..." The familiar
nursery rhyme is briefly joined with London
Bridge in this creative original setting for young
voices. This continues to be a popular choice for
regional festivals.
10449091 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
5356423 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
She Wore A Yellow Ribbonarr. Keith
Christopher. This American folk song tells the story
of a girl wearing a yellow ribbon around her neck
until far-away love returns to her. The story, told
in unison and easy part-singing, will delight your
young singers. The piano mimics a fiddle player at
a country dance, but the optional fiddle part lets you
have the real thing if desired! A bright performance
piece from the American folk song heritage.
10442072 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountainarr.
Russell Robinson. Hand claps, an interesting
countermelody, and a brief, contrasting slow section
give a nice, fresh sound to this arrangement of the
favorite American folksong. Solid writing all the way
for young voices, this is cute, clever and fun!
10192331 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10509981 Two-Part Mixed
or Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Shenandoaharr. James Erb. An absolutely
stunning setting of this beloved folksong. This
arrangement appears on festival lists year after year
in its original SATB voicing, and is destined to do the
same revoiced for SSAA.
1278258 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3304326 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Shenandoaharr. Mark Patterson. Mark's
extremely expressive and emotive arrangement of
the beloved American folk song is complemented by
beautiful harmonies and a rich accompaniment. The
viola adds warmth and intriguing tone color to this
gentle work for concert and festival appearances.
10512808 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512809 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512810 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Shenandoaharr. Linda Spevacek. Taking
the familiar American folk song Shenandoah and
casting it in a contemporary yet traditional setting,
Linda Spevacek has fashioned a fine selection for
concert or contest appearances.
1476936 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Simple GiftsAaron Copland/ed. Fine. Aaron
Copland's famous setting of the Shaker melody
long regarded as one of the classics of American
folk music. 'Tis a gift to be simple' and the simplicity
of this great folk hymn make this an ideal concert or
festival selection.
161646 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
lt Skip to My Louarr. Dan Forrest. Here's a
sophisticated novelty arrangement complete with
creative percussion accompaniment and kazoos.
Sing it a cappella or with piano for a uniquely
entertaining concert feature!
10503455 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Skip! Skip! Shoo, Fly, Shoo!Mary Lynn
Lightfoot. Rhythmic clapping and stomping patterns
add to the fun of this lively setting based on the
American folksongs Skip to My Lou and Shoo,
Fly with the spiritual This Train thrown in for good
measure! If you do only one new folksong setting
with your young choir this year, make it this one!
Highly recommended!
10307450 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089957 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089958 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 The Skye Boat Songarr. Darmon Meader.
This is superb! Darmon Meader's incomparable
arranging skill is evident in every measure of
this gorgeous setting of the traditional Scottish
folk song. Lovely, lyrical piano writing and lush
harmonic colors in the voices distinguish this as one
of the very best folk song arrangements available
for mixed voices. Highly recommended!
10509944 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Soldierarr. Roger Emerson. This contemporary
treatment of the American folksong Johnny Has
Gone for a Soldier captures the poignant emotions
of those left behind in time of war. Turbulent
accompaniment patterns, vocal ostinati and
dramatic choral effects help to create a mesmerizing
soundscape for young and developing choirs.
10309937 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10309938 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309939 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
4 Sun Don't Set in the Morninarr. Becki Slagle
Mayo. A tuneful pentatonic melody, accessible
harmonies, and logical ranges combine in this
attractive setting for young voices. The piece contains
short phrases that allow for comfortable breathing,
adding to the formula for performance success!
10520003 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10520004 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Sweet Betsy from Pikearr. Greg Gilpin. Full
of diverse rhythms, meters, harmonies, text-
painting, and lots of humor, the journey of Sweet
Betsy and Long Ike from Pike County to California
has never sounded so fun! This delightful new
take on the popular American folk song from
the Gold Rush era will become a favorite for you
and your singers and will certainly entertain your
audiences! Highly recommended!
10454071 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10454073 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
t Tell My Ma (When I Go Home)Jon Washburn.
Rollicking and upbeat, this playful setting of a
traditional Irish children's song is accented with
hand-clapping and foot-stomping. Although
generous in its use of divisi passages, the limited
ranges and familiar harmonies enhance its
accessibility. A perfect concert feature or encore
for your mixed or women's choir! (The SATB is a
cappella; the SSA is accompanied.)
3304217 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10090820 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
There's a Song in My HeartDouglas E.
Wagner. There will be smiles all around when your
kids embrace this lighthearted ditty-made-more.
Doug's happy arrangement is a breeze with its
catchy counterlines, repetitive refrain, and partner
song pairing. Even the most timid singers will dig in
and sing out!
10453583 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453584 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H This Ol' Manarr. Greg Gilpin. This Ol' Man has
never sounded like this before! In an incredibly
clever way, Greg has taken the original song
into some unpredictable directions, resulting in a
novelty number that is an absolute delight! Each
verse has a little musical treat, such as knee-
slaps, bees buzzing, or snippets of familiar tunes
like Skip To My Lou; Chopsticks and There's No
Place Like Home. There's even part of a "knock-
knock" joke thrown in! This will definitely be a
highlight of your program!
3130358 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3297703 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n This Old Hammerarr. Neil Ginsberg. The folk
tale of John Henry comes to life in this rhythmic
call-and-response style setting. The historical notes
describe how railroad workers sang the song while
laying railroad track by hand, and the arrangement
captures the bluesy feeling those workers must
have experienced. If you listen carefully to the piano
accompaniment, you can even hear the sound of a
hammer hitting a spike!
10274348 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363440 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10274437 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H Turtle Dovearr. Linda Spevacek. Beautiful
textures and clarity of musical line provide an
outstanding setting of this folk favorite!
1606433 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l Two Working Songs for TB Chorus (The Cow-
boy & The Rail Worker)Tim Winebrenner.
If you need options for your developing men's
ensemble, these songs are for you! The
two original songs featured are The Cowboy and
The Rail Worker, in two keys, with accessible
ranges. For the choir that wants to delve into
a cappella singing but with the safety net of
optional piano.
10510066 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Vive L'amourarr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw.
One of the most well-known and oft-performed
works for male chorus of the last thirty years, this
fun-filled Shaw/Parker arrangement deserves an
active place in any good male chorus library! Enjoy!
1327733 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n The Water is Widearr. Craig Hella Johnson.
From the PBS special A Company of Voices,
featuring the famous group Conspirare, this beloved
folk tune is arranged for cello, solo soprano, mixed
voices and piano in a rich and sonorous setting that
is simply breathtaking!
10299095 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
The Water Is Widearr. Rollo Dilworth. The
Water Is Wide and Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie
fit beautifully together in this gospel setting for
younger choirs! It's an awesome way to introduce
young singers to the style - the harmonies are very
cool, and the piano accompaniment lays down a
terrific groove! Highly recommended!
10364829 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n The Water Is Widearr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
This refreshing arrangement of the popular folksong
includes the original words plus an alternate text
based on the poem "The Search" by Robert Louis
Stevenson. "...As I look out across the sea, a bright
horizon beckons me. And I am called to do my best,
and be the most that I can be." A strong choice as a
folksong, graduation feature or concert closer, this
is simply beautiful!
10006225 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10006273 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 25.00
Many uses!
SIMPLY SSA
Four Songs for
Treble Chorus
Laura Farnell. Here is a collection
you will return to again and
again! The four short songs for
beginning and developing SSA
choirs provide many options
for developing tone quality and
performance skills along with good
part-writing and appealing subject
matter. The songs may be sung a
cappella or accompanied, making
this especially good for contest
programming. Songs include: Keep
Your Lamps Trimmed and Burnin';
The Secret; I Know Where I'm Goin'
and French Dancing Song (Sur le
pont d'Avignon).
10364865 SSA Choral Score . . . 4.95
10364865E SSA Choral Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
Time honored, proven repertoire.
